There is nothing that the Patriots would like better than to head into their bye week at 7-2. Such an event would be rather remarkable, given the injuries and other issues that have affected the team this season.

To do that, the Pats must defend their home field and beat the Steelers, who are desperate for a win and are actually a solid road team.

Pittsburgh and New England have met in many memorable games in the last decade, but it seems like this won't be another one.

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